Date: Thursday, February 19
Start Time: 8:30am ET
Since the establishment of the Outer Space Treaty in 1967, space has been understood to be a “global commons” in which no country has sovereignty. But today, with over 90 countries and dozens of private companies operating in space—with the backdrop of a challenging and dangerous geopolitical environment on Earth—can actors still be expected to proceed “for the benefit of all”?
In this convening, an expert panel will grapple with ethical questions on governance, militarization, and emerging technology in space.
Moderator:
- Mai'a Cross, Dean’s Professor of Political Science, International Affairs, and Diplomacy and Director of the Center for International Affairs & World Cultures, Northeastern University
Panelists:
- Marianne Riddervold, Research Professor, ARENA Centre for European Studies
- Ann C. Thresher, Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Religion and Public Policy and Urban Affairs, Northeastern University
- Corey L. Trusty, Colonel, U.S. Space Force; Military Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations
For more on the Ethics Empowered: Leadership in Practice series, please visit Carnegie Council’s website.